People & Peaks Productions Educational & Training Videos
Learn the mountain way of life online.
The Packhorse Pete Series is a popular three-part training series on how to tie a Diamond Hitch.
Our Educational Programs
The Willmore Wilderness Foundation has a mandate to educate the public about long-established skills that were used to survive in the mountains, and offers educational programs. The Foundation is especially focused on educating young people about traditional activities that are practiced in the Park and the eastern slopes.
Some of the courses include:
– Mountain Horsemanship Clinic
– Kids and Horses Program
– Basic Farrier Clinic
– Packing Clinic
– Chainsaw Safety Courses
– First Aid
Mountain Skills
Mountain Horsemanship Clinic
Mountain Horsemanship Clinics
The Willmore Wildernesses offers Mountain Horsemanship courses and programs to teach how to safely start young horses. The Foundation is fostering the history, traditions and culture so that future generations can enjoy the horseback way of life.
Mountain Horsemanship ClinicTrail Restoration & Youth Mentoring
Trail Clearing & Youth Mentoring
The Willmore Wilderness Foundation was formed in 2002, with a goal of restoring the historic pack trails. The Foundations efforts have opened up, maintained and restored many kilometres of trails that have traditionally been used by hunters, trappers, outfitters, anglers, and horsemen for the past 200 years. The Willmore Wilderness offer several Youth Mentoring program each year to teach youth the traditions and skills of old time trail men. Long–time outfitters and elders mentor the youth who are participating in trail clearing initiatives in Improvement District #25 aka Willmore Wilderness Park.
Trail Restoration & Youth Mentoring